Kerry Katona has reportedly severed social media ties with Katie Price's new husband, Lee Andrews, following explosive claims of a physical confrontation during a couples' holiday in Dubai. The Atomic Kitten star, 45, and her boyfriend Paolo Margaglione, 33, were enjoying a Valentine's Day getaway when they met up with Price and her businessman husband, but the trip allegedly ended abruptly after a heated argument turned violent.
Alleged Punch-Up Sparks Social Media Snub
According to sources close to the situation, Kerry Katona has quietly unfollowed Lee Andrews on Instagram in the wake of the Dubai incident. "Kerry quietly unfollowed Lee a few days ago," an insider revealed. "She is still upset about what happened when they were all in Dubai together, and at the end of the day, her loyalties are with Paolo, not Katie and her new man."
The source added that while Katona is still speaking to Price, she wants no further contact with Andrews. "Publicly she won't badmouth him but her unfollowing him speaks a thousand words," they emphasized. Representatives for Kerry Katona have declined to comment when approached by media outlets.
Details of the Dubai Confrontation
The altercation reportedly erupted when Paolo Margaglione intervened after perceiving that Lee Andrews was speaking to Katie Price in an aggressive manner. "Lee was having some cross words with Katie. Paolo then appeared and stepped in. Lee seemed to be very angry and was shouting at him," a witness described. "It all got very heated and Lee threw some punches and one of them landed Paolo square on the head."
Kerry Katona was not present during the alleged incident but was informed by her boyfriend afterward. Paolo Margaglione reportedly flew back to the UK just 14 hours into the holiday, with Katona publicly attributing his early departure to a work emergency in her magazine column.
Katie Price's Firm Denial and Wedding Plans
Katie Price has vehemently denied that any physical altercation occurred between her husband and Paolo Margaglione. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the former glamour model stated, "There has not been any punch up, punches thrown, between Lee and Paolo, if anything we had a good day and celebrated with them."
Price went further to announce that Kerry Katona and Paolo Margaglione would be "special guests" at her upcoming UK wedding celebration, despite reports that Lee Andrews may be banned from leaving the United Arab Emirates. "We can't wait to get back to the UK to have a big wedding with all our family, friends and obviously Kerry and Paolo will be our special guests," she declared.
Background Controversy Surrounding Lee Andrews
The reported Dubai incident comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Lee Andrews' legal situation. It has been claimed that the British-born businessman spent three weeks in a Dubai jail last year for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to obtain a £200,000 loan in her name, resulting in a travel ban from the UAE. Andrews denies these allegations, but has not yet returned to the UK.
Insiders suggest that Kerry Katona and Katie Price's 22-year friendship, which began during their 2004 I'm A Celebrity appearance and included a joint tour last year, has become strained by the fallout between their partners. Both women have maintained public composure while navigating the private tensions following the Dubai holiday.
